There has been a lot talk recently of the best sporting events of this past year. The 2008 Super Bowl? Wimbledon? There have been a lot of great competitions over the years, some taking place in the most historic and awe-inspiring venues ever...

I don't have much to say about yesterday's game; simply incredible. Minnesota is the hottest team in MLB right now and is tearing up every power ranking.As I have said before, I believe that Chicago will be very tough to top in the AL Central...

In an attempt to start yet another weekly series here on Bleacher Report, a few friends and I will attempt to predict the winner of a specific game every day for a week. We will keep track of the results and compete for ultimate bragging rights...

This culture loves to dish out awards. If it is not world champions, it is the best team that didn't win the Super Bowl. Or the best team not included in the playoffs. Or the best team with less than 10 wins...

Minnesota had a great offensive night last night, racking up 12 runs against Paul Byrd and the Indians. Livan Hernandez took the mound for the Twins and performed admirably. He went a full six innings while giving up only three runs...

The groundwork appears to be laid for a trade of C.C. Sabathia to the Milwaukee Brewers. Milwaukee drafted Matt LaPorta with the seventh overall pick in the 2007 draft, and he appears to be the centerpiece of this possible trade...

This year has been surprising for Minnesota in many ways. Most of the major-market experts predicted the Twins to have a rebuilding year in 2008 and not compete at the high level the rest of the AL Central is at...

All stats current as of July 21. Alexi Casilla, Minnesota TwinsCasilla was brought up this year, and is on track for the longest stint of his career. He is thriving against major league pitching, batting ...

For anyone not aware, there is a new Bleacher Report contest started by Chris Radez. In this contest, you are supposed to make a case for your town. You are supposed to tell why it rocks, and what it contributes to the sporting world...

Had a rough week? The Arizona Diamondbacks certainly know how you feel, as they are not doing too good in the current nine-game road trip. After taking two of three from the hot Athletics, Arizona promptly got swept by the Minnesota Twins...

No matter where Minnesota ends up in the AL Central this year, this season will be classified as a rebuilding year. There are a few weak spots on this young team that will get filled as the years go by...

It is known by the football world that the Green Bay Packers have at least expressed interest in trading for Jason Taylor. What is not known, however, is if Miami has any desire to trade the veteran defensive end...

While many teams have already started their offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics are just starting theirs. Nevertheless, much action is coming from not only them, but every team in the league...

For those of you not familiar with the trade that took away the Lakers' first round pick, I'll bring you up to date. Pau Gasol certainly provided his new team with many great games this past year, but probably not at the price that was paid for him...

Following a stunning, 15-1 loss at the hands of the Oakland Athletics, Arizona has now won two games in a row after a 2-1 victory Thursday night. During this six-game homestand, 20-year-old Justin Upton was 0-for-10 with seven strikeouts...

Which sport has the best all-around athletes? That question has been asked, debated, and fought over by sports fans for decades. Yet despite the attention this subject has received, no concrete consensus has been reached...

"I got my own. I got my own. I hope we made you proud." That's what Kevin Garnett whispered to Bill Russell after a huge, 39-point victory over the Los Angeles Lakers Tuesday night in Game Six of the NBA Finals, 131-92...

I apologize for my lack of activity around here lately. If you didn't know, I now live in Tucson, Ariz. The Internet people haven't come yet, so I am running off to wherever they provide free wireless...